华硕RT-AC88U(ASUS RT-AC88U)是一款外形美观、硬件强大的大型无线路由器。(wireless router)它具有许多高级功能，例如家长控制、恶意软件保护和(malware protection and options)提高在线游戏(online gaming)会话速度的选项。我们每天对这款令人印象深刻的路由器进行了数周的测试，我们对它可以提供的绝对速度感到非常惊讶。(sheer speed)如果您想了解我们使用ASUS RT-AC88U WiFi 路由器(ASUS RT-AC88U WiFi router)的体验，请阅读此评论。有很多关于这个路由器的信息要分享，所以让我们开始吧：
华硕RT-AC88U AC3100(ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100)双频Wi-Fi千兆路由器(Wi-Fi Gigabit router)开箱
无线路由器(wireless router)的盒子很大。在正面您会看到该设备的图片，以及它的一些最重要的功能：3100 Mbps的总带宽、500 平方米的覆盖范围、8 个千兆(Gigabit)端口等等。
在背面，您会发现与其他华硕(ASUS)路由器的比较，包括其前身 -华硕 RT-AC87U(ASUS RT-AC87U)，我们将在今天的性能比较(performance comparison)中包括它。
在包装盒内您会找到以下元素：路由器本身、四个可拆卸天线、电源适配器(power adapter)、以太网电缆(Ethernet cable)、支持光盘(support disc)、多语言的快速入门手册(Quick Start Manual)、保修和其他传单。
华硕RT-AC88U的开箱体验相当不错。它提供了您对这款高级设备的期望。(The unboxing experience of the ASUS RT-AC88U is quite nice. It offers what you would expect from a premium device like this one.)
设计和硬件规格
华硕 RT-AC88U 无线(ASUS RT-AC88U wireless)路由器的外观灵感来自华硕(ASUS)旗下的游戏玩家(Gamers brand)共和国(Republic)品牌，在天线和散热器上采用了一些时髦的红色装饰。
该路由器由运行频率为 1.4 GHz的双核(GHz)Broadcom BCM47094 处理器(Broadcom BCM47094 processor)、512 MB RAM和 128 MB 闪存驱动，用于固件和您在此路由器上激活的应用程序。如下图所示，ASUS RT-AC88U提供 8个能够进行 1 Gbps连接的以太网端口，以及用于(Ethernet)Internet 连接(Internet connection)的端口。这使其成为小型办公室、LAN聚会和其他需要电缆连接的环境的理想选择。在设备的背面，您还将找到一个USB 2.0端口和用于重置路由器的按钮(port and buttons)，用于 WPS 功能(WPS feature)，用于打开和关闭(Off)路由器。
在设备的正面，您会发现LED灯亮起以显示路由器正在做什么，一个USB 3.0端口，一个用于打开或关闭LED(LEDs)的按钮以及一个用于打开和关闭WiFi 信号(WiFi signal)的按钮。USB 3.0端口的定位对一些用户来说有点麻烦(bit cumbersome)。我们更愿意在路由器背面的USB 2.0(USB 2.0)端口旁边找到它。
显然，这款无线路由器(wireless router)支持所有现代网络标准，包括 802.11ac。它广播(band broadcast)的 2.4GHz频段承诺最大理论带宽为 1000 Mbps，而 5GHz 频段承诺最大理论带宽为 2167 Mbps。
华硕 RT-AC88U(ASUS RT-AC88U)又大又重。它重 4.71 磅或 2.139 公斤，尺寸为 11.8 x 7.4 x 2.38 英寸或 29.97 x 18.79 x 6.04 厘米。不幸的是，该路由器不包括将其安装在墙上的机制。它只能放置在平面上。
如果您想了解更多关于ASUS RT-AC88U 无线(ASUS RT-AC88U wireless)路由器及其官方规格的信息，请访问此页面：ASUS RT-AC88U 规格(ASUS RT-AC88U Specifications)。
总体而言，华硕 RT-AC88U 是一款功能强大的无线路由器，具有强大的处理能力、先进的功能和美观的设计，其灵感来自玩家国度品牌。(Overall, ASUS RT-AC88U is a powerful wireless router with lots of processing power, advanced features and a good looking design that's inspired by the Republic of Gamers brand.)
设置和使用华硕 RT-AC88U AC3100(ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100)双频Wi-Fi 千兆路由器(Wi-Fi Gigabit router)
ASUS RT-AC88U的设置过程(setup process)包括更改用于管理路由器的默认用户名和密码、检测可用的(default username and password)Internet 连接(Internet connection)类型、设置并配置 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 无线网络。结束后，您可以开始将其他设备连接到您的网络并访问(network and access)Internet。
我们建议您不要停在这里，而是更详细地了解您的配置。正如您将看到的那样，ASUSWRT 用户(ASUSWRT user)界面组织得非常好，它提供了大量的自定义选项供您考虑。
在多语言支持方面，华硕(ASUS)通过提供 19 种语言的用户界面做得很好，您可以在下面看到。此外，帮助文档(help documentation)做得很好，它解释了您需要知道的几乎所有内容。因此，无论是 IT 专业人士还是普通用户，在配置(Therefore)华硕 RT-AC88U 无线(ASUS RT-AC88U wireless)路由器的固件时都不应该有任何问题。
ASUS RT-AC88U定价为高级路由器，因此它包含许多其他路由器所没有的额外功能。我们建议您阅读我们关于额外功能(Extra features)的部分，然后打开您需要的功能。它们肯定会增加您从路由器获得的价值。
当我们测试这款路由器时，我们将固件升级到了当时可用的最新版本：3.0.0.4.380_2345。我们没有遇到性能或稳定性问题(performance or stability issues)，我们能够将所有网络设备连接到路由器。
(The setup process for the ASUS RT-AC88U wireless router is quick and )华硕 RT- AC88U(pain)无线路由器的设置过程快速而轻松，而管理固件提供了许多高级功能、配置选项和强大的多语言支持。从管理的角度来看，这款路由器所提供的功能不会让普通用户和 IT 专业人员感到失望。(less, while the administration firmware offers many advanced features, configuration options and great multilingual support. Casual users and IT professionals won't be disappointed with what this router has to offer from an administration perspective.)
如果您想了解更多关于华硕 RT-AC88U(ASUS RT-AC88U)提供的真实性能，请阅读本评论的下一页。
ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!
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Unboxing the ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi Gigabit router
The box for the wireless router is quite large. On the front you will see a picture of the device, as well as some of its most important features: the total bandwidth of 3100 Mbps, its 500 square meters coverage, 8 Gigabit ports and so on.
On the back you will find a comparison with other ASUS routers, including its predecessor - ASUS RT-AC87U, which we will include in today's performance comparison.
Inside the box you will find the following elements: the router itself, four detachable antennas, the power adapter, an Ethernet cable, a support disc, the Quick Start Manual in several languages, the warranty and other leaflets.
The unboxing experience of the ASUS RT-AC88U is quite nice. It offers what you would expect from a premium device like this one.
Design and hardware specifications
The looks of the ASUS RT-AC88U wireless router are inspired by the Republic of Gamers brand owned by ASUS, featuring some snazzy red accents on the antennas and the heatsink.
The router is powered by a dual-core Broadcom BCM47094 processor running at 1.4 GHz, 512 MB of RAM and 128 MB of flash storage for the firmware and the apps that you activate on this router. As you can see in the picture below, ASUS RT-AC88U offers 8 Ethernet ports that are capable of 1 Gbps connections, alongside the port for the Internet connection. This makes it an ideal choice for small offices, LAN parties and other environments where cable connections are important. On the back of the device you will also find a USB 2.0 port and buttons for resetting the router, for the WPS feature and for turning the router On and Off.
On the front side of the device you will find the LED lights that light up to show you what the router is doing, a USB 3.0 port, a button for turning the LEDs on or off and one for turning on and off the WiFi signal. The positioning of the USB 3.0 port is a bit cumbersome for some users. We would have prefered to find it on the back of the router, alongside the USB 2.0 port.
Obviously, this wireless router offers support for all modern networking standards, including 802.11ac. The 2.4GHz band broadcast by it promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1000 Mbps while the 5GHz band promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 2167 Mbps.
ASUS RT-AC88U is large and heavy. It weighs 4.71 pounds or 2.139 kg and it has a size of 11.8 x 7.4 x 2.38 inches or 29.97 x 18.79 x 6.04 cm. Unfortunately this router doesn't include a mechanism for mounting it on walls. It can only be placed on plane surfaces.
If you would like to learn more about the ASUS RT-AC88U wireless router and its official specifications, go to this page: ASUS RT-AC88U Specifications.
Overall, ASUS RT-AC88U is a powerful wireless router with lots of processing power, advanced features and a good looking design that's inspired by the Republic of Gamers brand.
Setting up and using the ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi Gigabit router
The setup process for the ASUS RT-AC88U involves changing the default username and password for administering the router, detecting the type of Internet connection that is available, setting it up and then configuring the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Once that is over, you can start connecting other devices to your network and access the Internet.
We advise you not to stop here though and go into more detail with your configuration. As you will see for yourself, the ASUSWRT user interface is very well organized and it offers plenty of customization options for you to consider.
In terms of multilingual support, ASUS does a great job by offering the user interface in 19 languages, which you can see below. Also, the help documentation is very well done and it explains almost everything you need to know. Therefore, both IT professionals and casual users should not have any issues in configuring the firmware of their ASUS RT-AC88U wireless router.
ASUS RT-AC88U is priced as a premium router and, as a result, it contains a wealth of extra features that you don't find on many other routers. We advise you to read our section about Extra features and then turn on those that you need. They will definitely increase the value you get from your router.
When we tested this router, we upgraded our firmware to the latest version available at the time: 3.0.0.4.380_2345. We did not encounter performance or stability issues and we were able to connect all our network devices to the router.
The setup process for the ASUS RT-AC88U wireless router is quick and painless, while the administration firmware offers many advanced features, configuration options and great multilingual support. Casual users and IT professionals won't be disappointed with what this router has to offer from an administration perspective.
If you want to learn more about the real-life performance offered by ASUS RT-AC88U, read the next page of this review.
